JOHN YORKSTON is hopeful Dunfermline’s wage crisis will be alleviated in a matter of weeks.

November’s delayed pay and December salaries are scheduled to arrive by the end of this month.

Pars players have been forced to contend with a second successive month of wage delays as the skint Fife outfit continue to battle financial concerns.

October’s salaries, due on the last day of the month, were not delivered until November 24, while just 37 per cent of last month’s cash has been paid out so far.

Dunfermline attribute their cash-flow issues to a lack of match income, having hosted just one game in seven weeks, as well as a £1million financial hit following their relegation from the SPL.

Chairman Yorkston said: “We’re hopeful all the players and staff will be brought up to date by the end of the month. That’s the aim.

“We would expect to be in a stronger position as this month wears on. Bear in mind we’re selling tickets in advance for hugely important home matches against Falkirk on December 26 and Raith on January 2 as well as hosting Hamilton on Saturday.”

With fears over the club’s future increasing, fans and local businesses have been seeking to raise cash.